Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Sr400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr500 vs Yamaha Sr400. Yamaha Sr500: 32 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 174 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Yamaha Sr400: 24 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Sr500
Yamaha Sr400
Horsepower (hp)
32 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
37 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
174 kg
175 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
32 hp @ 6,500 rpm
24 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
37 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
155 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
174 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L typical real-world average)
2.7 L/100km (approximately 37 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr500
8.0/10
"Rewarding, characterful, and unforgiving — exactly what motorcycling should feel like."
Pros
+Dead simple mechanically
+Timeless minimalist aesthetic
+Strong enthusiast community
Cons
−Kick-start learning curve brutal
−6-volt electrics on earlies
−Heat soak at standstill
Yamaha Sr400
7.5/10
"A beautiful, rewarding machine — but only for committed, patient riders."
Pros
+Mechanically simple, easy maintenance
+Genuinely stunning classic styling
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Kickstart-only, steep learning
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
−Neglected carbs very common
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